Mexican is one of the most popular cuisines in our house, especially when the kids getto choose. The bonus of mexican taco-style meals is the pick-and mix flexibility of adding hot sauce and other ingredients to taste. Oregano, cumin, chile powder, and paprika add distinct mexican flavor to thebeans. You can use any mixture of beans or lentils, or just one. Other signature flavors for a mexican bowl are salsa and baja sauce.